About Cyprus

Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean. It covers an area of 9.251 square kilometres and has a population of approximately one million. At the crossroads of Western and Eastern civilisations, Cyprus combines the best of what the two worlds have to offer.

The capital of the island is Nicosia. Other major cities are Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca Whether a holidaymaker or a foreign resident, Cyprus can offer you whatever you will ever need. Sandy beaches, luxurious hotels, bars and night clubs, traditional taverns, ancient monuments, small villages untouched by time and mountain tops covered with pine woods, all at less than 60 minute drive from any point on the island.

Cyprus enjoys a mild Mediterranean type climate, short mild winters and long warm summers. It is for its excellent climate and for the hospitality of its people, that Cyprus has become such a popular destination for Europeans who come to Cyprus as tourists at first and after a couple of visits they decide buy a house and live here permanently.

A short visit will convince you that Cyprus enjoys a high European standard of living. According to Interpol statistics, the crime rate is only 1/6 of the average crime rate in Europe, which makes Cyprus an ideal place to live and raise a family.

The cost of living in Cyprus is relatively low compared to that of other European countries and to the high quality of life. A social couple living in Cyprus, can easily have a comfortable lifestyle from CY£6.000 to CY£8.000 per year.

The official language of Cyprus is Greek, but due to the facts that Cyprus was once a British colony, more than 90% of the population speak English. As a result all street signs, direction signs, shop signs, restaurant menus, etc are written in English.